Patricia Hughes

Coker Hall of Fame Inductee- April 23, 2002

Patricia Hughes, a 1993 graduate of Coker College with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, was a four-year
standout on the women’s soccer team. Eight seasons after her
final match Hughes ranks as the leading goal scorer in Coker
history with 58, is second in points scored (136), and is fifth
all-time in assists (20).

Patricia was twice named as an NAIA All-American, once as an
NSCAA All-American, a four-time NAIA All-District Performer, and
was also named NSCAA All-Region four times. She was as four-year
captain at Coker and was twice named Best Offensive Player and team
MVP.

Hughes, originally from the Republic of Ireland, has 20 caps
with the Irish National Team and has played professionally in the
United States in the W League. Patricia was a Dean’s list
student at Coker and also served as an Ambassador for
Admissions.

Since graduating Hughes has earned her Masters degree in
Education, coached at NCAA Division I and II levels, and has helped
every team she’s coached qualify for its conference
tournament. Patricia has been head coach at Belmont University,
interim head coach at Auburn University, and is currently the head
women’s soccer coach and adjunct Professor in the Department
of Kinesiology at the University of Montevallo in Alabama.